Recruiting Better Loan Officers: Carl White and Kevin Gillespie Talk Strategy

Episode 648 Schedule a one on one free coaching call, click here or visit LoanOfficerStrategyCall.com . Welcome to Loan Officer Freedom, the podcast in the country for loan officers, hosted by Carl White. In this episode, Carl White sits down with Kevin Gillespie to break down one of the biggest growth opportunities in the mortgage business: recruiting the right loan officers and building a team that actually sticks. They unpack why most recruiting conversations fail, the common mistakes branch managers make, and how the best recruiters create certainty, trust, and a clear growth plan instead of just pitching compensation or company perks. Carl and Kevin dive into practical strategies for attracting top talent, including using social media to build familiarity before ever making contact, creating a step-by-step development plan for recruits, and helping loan officers see a better future instead of just another job opportunity. They also discuss the importance of simplicity, support, accountability, and why exclusivity and urgency matter when bringing the right people onto a team. This episode is packed with insights for branch managers, team leaders, and even loan officers considering a move to a new company. Whether you are trying to recruit stronger talent, improve retention, or evaluate your own next step in the industry, Carl and Kevin share real-world lessons on what actually makes people stay, grow, and succeed long term. To learn more about Kevin Gillespie's recruiting strategies and leadership program, visit ProfitDrivenPlan.com .

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Recruiting Better Loan Officers: Carl White and Kevin Gillespie Talk Strategy is an episode from Loan Officer Freedom by Carl White.

This episode is 31:03 long.

This episode was published on May 20, 2026.

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